The Gaps in the Sheath That Insulates Axons are Called

Question

The gaps in the sheath that insulates axons are called .
A) outer collar of perinuclear cytoplasm
B) myelinated fibers
C) myelin sheath gaps
D) gaps of Schwann

Accepted Answer

The gaps in the sheath that insulates axons are called myelin sheath gaps, also known as Nodes of Ranvier. These gaps are crucial for the rapid conduction of nerve impulses along myelinated neurons.